... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 PM CDT Sunday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 PM CDT Sunday.
* Location... portions of east central Kansas... west central and
central Missouri... including the cities of Paola...
Harrisonville... Clinton... Butler... Warrensburg... and Sedalia.
* Timing... rain will begin changing over to snow across east central
Kansas and west central Missouri overnight... with a period of
sleet or freezing rain as the transition takes place. The
transition will spread east into central Missouri by Saturday
morning. Snow will continue to fall through Saturday night and into
Sunday.
* Snow accumulations... total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches... with locally greater amounts... are likely by the time
precipitation ends Sunday afternoon. Snowfall may become heavy at
times within the stronger bands to produce locally higher amounts.
* Impacts... roads will become slick and hazardous with snow Saturday
through Sunday. Initially on Saturday... roads may be slushy but as
the snow amounts increase and temperatures drop Saturday
evening... snow packed roads will lead to very hazardous driving
conditions. In addition... strong north winds will cause blowing of
the snow which will also reduce visibilities. Motorists should
exercise extreme caution when traveling.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Motorists
should remain alert to changing weather conditions... and take
necessary precautions if travel is necessary.
Sedalia, MO
Current Conditions
34 °F
Overcast
Updated — 1:02 AM CDT on March 20, 2010
Local Radar
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Sedalia
38 °F - Overcast
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Whiteman AFB
34 °F - Overcast
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Warrensburg
32 °F - Overcast
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Clinton
36 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Pettis (65301)
Saturday
 Snow
H 35° / L 27°
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Sunday
 Ice Pellets
H 36° / L 31°
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Monday
 Clear
H 47° / L 32°
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Tuesday
Clear
H 61° / L 40°
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Wednesday
 Chance of Rain
H 61° / L 41°
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Snow and rain in the morning...then snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Saturday NightSnow...blustery. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Storm total snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Considerable cloudiness with a 50 percent chance of rain...snow and sleet. Blustery. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy. Lows around 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Monday NightMostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Tuesday Night and WednesdayPartly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Statement as of 12:11 am CDT on March 20, 2010
Winter Storm Warning
